When I think of “stars” many names in many different entertainment forms come to mind.
Former congressmen, Tom DeLay, isn’t one of them.
But the casting director for Dancing with the Stars doesn’t agree.
Here’s a little history for those who don’t follow politics.
DeLay was a member of the a U.S. Rep from Jan. 1985 to June 2006, moving through the ranks until he became the House majority leader in 2002. In 2005, a Texas grand jury indicted DeLay on criminal charges that he had conspired to violate campaign finance laws. He won the Republican primary in 2006, to later withdraw from the general election and resign his seat. A Texas prosecutor is still proceeding with those charges.
I tried to imagine how these conversations went.
“Who can we get to really spice things up this season?”
“Wait what about that former conservative congressman that resigned during a campaign finance scandal.”
Or maybe it was DeLay’s people.
“Listen Tom, we need to figure out a way to get you back on the map. Your political career is probably over. Some people read your book. But … wait … you should be a contestant on the next ‘Dancing with the Stars.”
Maybe he just woke up one day and said “I’m going to Dancing with the Stars.”
Whatever the case may be I do not consider DeLay, or any other political figures a star. Politicians are supposed to be servants of the people, not celebrities.
I wonder how long he will last in the competition.
During an appearance on Good Morning America, DeLay said “I love dancing. Ya gotta love dancing if you’re from Texas.
“This is going to be so fun and so crazy. Conservatives can have fun too.”
Can’t wait.
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It would’ve been funny if they had added Bill Clinton into the mix. Then again I don’t watch that show.